Ombigaichan * Overview

Other Name

Ombigaichen, Puma Dablam

Peak ID

OMBG

Status

Opened

Elevation

6340 M / 20800 FT

Latitude

27º 51' 09"

Longitude

86º 53' 09"

Managed By

NMA

History

1st ascent on

18 Nov, 1960 A.D

1st ascent by

Jim Milledge,
Ang Tshering Sherpa,
Ombigaichan is located in the eastern Nepal in Mahalangur range of Solukhumbu region. This peak was first issued for climbing permit in 2002 however it was rarely climbed. The recognized route is Lukla-Namche Bazaar, Ama Dablam Base Camp, Ombigaichen Base Camp.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Mahalangur

  • District:

    Solukhumbu

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Khumbu Pasang Lhamu/Mahakulung

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Namche 19.2KM

  • Army post:

    Namche 19.2KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Namche 19.2KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 35.8KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Pangboche 7.4KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Rs.1000 in Summer and Winter, Rs.2000 in Autumn and seasons and Rs.4000 in Spring.

  • Foreigners (USD):

    $70.00 in Summer and Winter, $125.00 in Autumn and $250.00 in Spring

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Namche-Khumjung-Dingboche-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    35.8KM through Lukla

  • Climbing route
    length:

    4.6KM

  • Duration:

    15 Days

Maps